The finely embroidered letter ''A'' on Hester Prynne's breast is a mark of adultery. In isolation, she faces questions of sin, forgiveness, and redemption. But does she face them alone? Rediscover Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic in this elegant Masterpiece Library Edition. Deluxe, durably bound keepsake volume. Embossed covers with iridescent highlighting. Reinforced cloth quarter-binding. Paper is acid-free and of archival quality. Cream-color pages with font, type size, and line spacing chosen for comfortable reading. Ribbon bookmark. A must for any library. Dimensions: 6-1/2'' wide x 9-1/4'' high. 264 pages. Nathaniel Hawthorne's (1804-1864) darkly romantic Scarlet Letter , published in 1850, features one of American literature's first strong, self-reliant female characters. It was an immediate success.